Review

Finding fresh rock tracks that actually connect on a human level feels increasingly tough these days. Liverpool four-piece rock group RISE manages to break clean through the noise with their latest single release. Written by Paul Kinley, the song deals with the heavy reality of losing their original singer Steve Kinley back in 2022. Sam …

Charm just released her debut blues collection, and it stands out because it refuses to follow any corporate playbook. The story behind these songs makes the listening experience even cooler. Charm spent decades soaking up classic radio broadcasts featuring jazz, blues, and big band legends. Even though she spent years surrounded by incredible players, she …

Landis Wine steps away from his familiar band setups with White Laces and Opin to deliver something wonderfully grounded on this self-induced solo venture. Back in January, when severe winter weather swept across the East Coast with heavy layers of ice and snow, Wine picked up an acoustic guitar and found an open tuning that …

Hertfordshire outfit Legends of the Seven Golden Vampires return with a brand new full length record that feels like a genuine step forward, and their debut album gave listeners a wildly scattered mix of genres that was fun to unpack, but this new LP tightens the screws in the best way possible. Landing on streaming …

Let us talk about Sacha Mullin for a minute. For over twenty years, this Chicago based singer and teacher has quietly built an incredible catalog that somehow stayed under the radar of mainstream music fans. Winning local awards for pop artistry and education makes complete sense the second you drop the needle on Social Touch, …

Dan Webb’s new track is amazing and deserves your full attention; this piece strips away all the standard song structures you usually expect. Rooted in deep philosophical themes about inner stillness and natural cycles, there are no predictable verse transitions or catchy chorus hooks to lean on here. It’s safe to say it’s the best …

Finding a record that genuinely surprises you from start to finish is rare these days. Amana Melome’ pulls this off effortlessly with her latest project, a vibrant collection that flips her previous catalog completely upside down. I love that producers from all over the globe jumped on board to reinterpret her tracks, diving headfirst into …

Opera is rarely the sort of thing that lands on a casual afternoon playlist, yet Norwegian composer Solveig Sørbø completely changes that dynamic with her ambitious ninety minute piece, Heroin Chic. Adapted from Maria Kjos Fonn’s gripping novel, the project digs deep into heavy themes like addiction, growing up, and the messy search for personal …

Leaving a professional football career spanning fourteen years to pursue a creative calling in roots reggae might sound like a massive gamble, but Jah Decko makes the shift feel entirely natural and effortless. Based in the Netherlands after growing up in Suriname, he has spent more than twenty years grinding away behind the scenes. He …

Honestly, if you have been sleeping on Litvar, their third record is the absolute best place to jump in right now. Frontman Rex Thurstan built these eleven tracks around a Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar, shifting the band away from loud indie rock and into something way more chill and grounded. The whole project started after …

There is something refreshing about a track that gets straight to the point. Komaframe drops a heavy new single that moves fast and hits hard. Right from the opening seconds, distorted guitars and synths carve out a relentless groove. Most instrumental music gets lost in endless moodiness, but this piece keeps your attention glued to …

Richmond has built a really solid reputation for putting out fascinating music, originally floating around as a digital-only drop, the project gradually built a passionate group of listeners who loved the mysterious vibe. Now, getting a physical copy changes how everything hits your speakers at home. The full-length features tracks like “Burn The Rain”, “Silver …

Eyal Har-Noy just dropped his brand new single called “This Is Me”, and it has completely taken over my daily rotation and if you happened to catch his 2024 double album Melody of the World or even his instrumental guitar piece The Role of Sand, you already know he has a serious ear for blending …

Discovering fresh acoustic music always feels rewarding, especially when an artist completely avoids all the usual industry gloss. Mt. Kili is the creative outlet for Asheville singer-songwriter Rick Sichta. What began as simple bedroom recordings meant for his twin daughters has evolved into a genuinely captivating ten-track record titled The Noticer. For this ten-track release, …

Some songs just sneak up on you from a random idea in the shower and turn into something you cannot get out of your head all day long. That is exactly what happened with the latest drop from Thickshake, the independent project run by Queensland artist Alex Budrodeen out of a spare room down in …

TaniA Kyllikki and her husband and producer Rynellton shaped their newest single from an unexpected late-night conversation in their bedroom. Instead of staying inside safe creative boundaries, the British singer decided to combine hard techno-house rhythms with soulful, gospel-inspired vocals. The song opens with an honest question about how human beings treat one another across …

If you want a cool album to play while walking home late at night, check out Segana. Their new record, Midnight Masquerade, puts you right into a bright world of fast synths and fun vocal hooks. The album starts fast with the song “Earth to Mercury,” bringing lots of energy right away. Then it moves …

Finding a track that deals with serious medical frustration while keeping its head up high is rare, but that is exactly what happens on this release. The title piece centers on the heavy road of waiting for answers from doctors when your body feels like it is failing you. The song pushes back with raw …